2016 Fundraising Directory by Direct Digital

2016

g n i s i a r d n Fu tor y c e r i D

10th AnniverSAry Edition

FUNDRAISING DIREC TORY 2016

Inside: Tips from the Fundraising Whisperer | 2016 Calendar 2016 Fundraising Awards | The Fundraising Directory Story

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Quick Find

guide

Fundraising Directory

Fetes and Festivals Directory

2016 Calendar / School Terms

Editorial

The Fundraising Directory Story

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Wish List Inspiration

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Crazy Camel page 28

Design a Brick page 42

Expressions page 36

Living Fundraisers page 58

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Make Cents

Mother’s Day Stall

Mr Showbags

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Pretzel Rods

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fundraising tips Showbag Drive Fundraiser........................ 20 No Bake Poems............................................. 27

Published Authors page 38

Showbags.com.au page 70

Signature Engraving page 24

Don’t be the Star.......................................... 34 ‘Cheating’ at Trivia Night’........................... 44 Fashion Swap................................................ 53 Position Vacant - Thank you Sergeant.... 62 Cookbook Fundraising............................... 72 Rebel for a Cause Day................................. 92

Sipahh Straws page 46

Sponsorboard page 54

Vision Portraits page 64

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Mandy with her five children. Photo Credit: Cookoo Photography

Editorial This edition of the Fundraising Directory is a very special one. It is the 10th edition - a fantastic milestone! It is a time of reflection and celebration. It is also a time to honour my late business partner, Helen, who is such an important part of the Fundraising Directory story. In a fit of self-indulgence (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my publication after all!), I have written The Fundraising Directory Story. I would be so pleased if you would join me on a stroll through the past 10 yearsâ&#x20AC;Ś. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing advertisers I have had the privilege of working with. So

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many have been with us since the beginning and we just seem to have developed such positive working relationships. All great people in it for the right reasons. To celebrate our 10th edition, we are pleased to announce the 2016 Fundraising Awards. Nominate your favourite fundraising companies in a range of categories.

Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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THE FUNDRAISING DIRECTORY STORY It all started when I met Helen. It was late 2005. Helen ran the ‘Fundraising Ideas’ website which was a hobby business of hers. I was helping a family member set up a fundraising program for their business.

directory sent free to schools and community groups, together with a comprehensive website full of helpful resources. A couple of weeks later I had a lightbulb moment - we could run it as a business! I phoned her with

I (as I am known to do) threw myself at this task with a mighty force, and proceeded to learn all I could about the industry. I got in touch with Helen about her site and she was incredibly generous and helpful with her advice. It turned out that she did not live very far away from me, so we organised to meet for a coffee. Who knew that my life would change that day? We were soulmates from the start. Such an incredibly warm, smart, funny, generous lady. We both saw that there was nothing out there that did a great job of connecting schools and clubs with fundraising suppliers. We also knew that some committees were overwhelmed with ‘junk mail’ from fundraising suppliers, while others received nothing. At the same time, we both described the Fundraising Directory - an annual supplier

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the idea and we both ran around screaming with excitement. Even though we had only known each other for a couple of weeks, we each proceeded to put in $500 to set up a company.

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Mandy Weidmann 1300 653 305

The Fundraising Directory is published annually by Direct Digital Publications Pty Ltd ABN 98 118 909 069

Direct Digital Publications Pty Ltd takes no responsibility for materials in this publication or claims made by advertisers, or errors or omissions. Readers should not act on any representations made in this book without independent verification.

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…continued That first year was an absolute rollercoaster as we had no idea what we were doing! We worked so hard, and thankfully it was clear that the Fundraising Directory would be a success. Things went well for the next couple of years. It was a pleasure ‘working’ alongside Helen, although it could hardly have been described as work when it was so much fun. In July 2008, I came across the Australian Business Awards and thought we might have a chance in the ‘Most Innovative Product’ Category. I was particularly busy at the time and nearly didn’t apply. It was on the closing date that I finally got our submission in. I am so glad I did. In August, Helen began feeling unwell. She thought it was gallstones. Some tests revealed the devastating news - it was pancreatic cancer. The next 60 days were a blur for everyone. Her cancer was advanced, so there was no treatment available. Along with her partner, Bob, and some close friends, we took her to appointments, stayed with her in hospital, helped organise her children

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and, in the end, got everything set up so she could be comfortable at home. I remember one day driving her into an appointment. I accidentally cut off another car, and at the next set of traffic lights the driver wound down their window and started yelling. Helen wound down her window and screamed back ‘Well I’m dying, so there!’. She shut her window and started to crack up laughing. So typical of Helen! Helen was in hospital in mid September when we got the news. We had won the award!!! It was just so fantastic - right at a time when there was absolutely no good news anywhere. It was such a wonderful affirmation of all of our hard work, and Helen was very proud. She hung the framed award in her hospital room. In October, Helen passed away. A beautiful soul gone too soon. I still miss her. Fast forward many years and I can assure you that I am doing everything possible to honour Helen in making the Fundraising Directory great.

…continued In 2013 I wrote a book: The Practical Fundraising Handbook for school and club volunteers. Here is my tupperware moment: It’s available to purchase from the Fundraising Directory website ;-) It will be no surprise that I dedicated it to Helen. Over the years, I have seen a lot in the fundraising world. So many wonderful things: communities made stronger, amazingly creative ideas dreamed up, action plans put into place, smiles on the faces of children. And such great achievements made possible with the money raised. I have also seen challenges. In particular I see volunteers stepping up, time and time again, with no training and often little handover. I see committees so often ‘flying blind’. I’m on a mission to help! On our website, through our weekly tips and Facebook community, I share a LOT of resources and fresh ideas. Volunteers don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time! These days you will find me writing articles for P&C and parenting magazines, speaking at conferences, writing my fundraising tips, speaking with fundraising suppliers, and of course finding time for my family. Yes the rumour is true - I have five children! I still can’t believe it, but it’s how life worked out for me and I love the chaos (...mostly!). I have a favour to ask of you. If you ever hand over to another volunteer - SIGN THEM UP TO GET OUR TIPS! And pass on your copy of the Fundraising Directory ;-) Thank you for your support over the years xx

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Make Cents Fundraising

Handmade greeting cards presented in a reusable box. You receive 33-40% profit on all sales with no upfront outlay. Delivery Australia wide. How long have you been operating? We are two mums who got together in February 2008 with a one-off trial to give it a go, and it was an immediate success so we knew we were onto something special. What is the concept behind your fundraising project? The product is a variety of beautiful handmade embellished greeting cards sold in boxes of 30. Not only are they attractive and useful, but cost effective too, with each card working out to be under $1.00. They are ordered on consignment and organisations are able to return unsold cards. What do your customers like best about doing fundraising with you? Our customers appreciate the fact that they are fun products and easy to sell. There is nothing to organise and they can return the boxes that are unsold so they won’t make a loss.

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What fundraising advice would you offer to someone starting out? It is so important to have the cards to show people when you are selling them. It’s difficult to get an idea about the cards and how attractive they are without seeing one for yourself. This is exactly the reason we send three free sample cards to anyone that is thinking of fundraising with us (just get in touch with us and ask to be sent an info kit!). Do you have any success stories? We have sold over 2.5 million cards now so we must be doing something right! A dance school has sold over 400 boxes and a remote school of only 12 students sell in excess of 100 boxes a year. It doesn’t matter how big or small your group is, Make Cents Fundraising is suitable for all.

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Tip

Showbag Drive Fundraiser I attended a fete (one of the perks of my job) and overheard a lady complaining that there were no showbags on sale at the fete. She had been hoping to buy showbags so she didn’t have to take her kids to the big ‘Show’ a couple of weeks later. Apparently, the fete organisers had felt that the timing of the fete was too close to the big Show and so decided, for the first time, not to have a showbag stand. Nobody wants to overload their poor parents. If only they had asked me!!! Schools and clubs, when they take exactly the opposite approach, can run a very clever fundraiser, and actually do their parents a favour at the same time! Many families do not wish to invest the megabucks of taking the whole family to a Show. It is a fantastic experience but can be very $$$$. I personally take my family every second year. Running a ‘minishow’ showbag fundraiser (using order forms) is a great alternative for kids to get a bit of the ‘flavour’ of the show without actually going along. It’s a fantastic leveller, and the showbags in these showbag drives are generally the more

basic variety (read: at the lowerend of the pricing scale). Those taking their kids can opt to wait for the big day (and big $$) to get the megatronicbellsandwhistles showbags. The rest can have a little taste of the experience. This is a great one for kindergartens also – who wants to be dragging their 3 year olds to the show? Uggh! You can combine with this a special canteen ‘Show Day’ where students can order a ‘treat’ afternoon tea, for example strawberries with a bit of icecream and ‘Merry Go Round’ sandwiches (vegemite pinwheels). This can work for a sports club too - send out an order form a few weeks before and hand them out via team managers on match day. Tip: Keep the options limited to a maximum of around five types of showbags - you don’t want to overwhelm people! Ask the showbag supplier which are the most popular for your age group - they are a wealth of knowledge. Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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Pretzel Rods

Pretzel Rods; a sweet and salty fundraising sensation! Baked, salty pretzels dipped in chocolate and covered in crushed candy pieces! How does it work?  Two EASY methods. 1. the carry box model: each family gets 30 rods to sell and you make $20.00 per box sold OR 2. a pretzel rod drive with pre orders: order form take home method. Either way, its new and exciting and delicious. What are the costs? You buy each carrier for $40 and sell for $60, easy. How many packs should we order? Please allow one carrier per family or alternatively, send each child home with a drive form is using the pre order method. How long have you been operating in fundraising? We have been helping schools and communities raise much needed funds for well over a decade.

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How can we maximize sales? Advertise the product and get some great images from us to share with your school community. Get Excited! They will sell themselves they are so delicious! What types of groups are suitable? Schools, sporting and community groups can all raise huge funds with pretzel rods. Why Pretzel Rods? They are new, different and delicious - learn why they are a fundraising hit in the USA! Describe Pretzel Rods. Individually wrapped, 20cm in length, 2cm in width and 24 grams of pure delight. Salty sweet and crunchy. What support do you provide? Take home order forms, tally sheets and customer service and support. We can’t wait to work with you.

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Signature Engraving

Our engraved bricks and pavers are a profitable fundraising product for a range of organisations including sports clubs, councils and schools across Australia.

How long has your company been in the fundraising business? We are a family owned business that has been operating for more than 20 years. Describe your product We provide the highest quality name bricks and pavers to organisations as part of their fundraising projects Australia-wide. What do customers like best about doing fundraising with you? Our products generally achieve greater than 100% profit for the organisers, and also have the benefit of: 1. providing recognition of the donors, 2. can be easily added to for future fundraisers, 3. we are environmentally friendly.

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What’s your most popular product? By far and away our most popular product is our standard engraved name paver. What groups get the most from their Signature Engraving fundraising experience? The beauty of Signature’s engraved bricks and pavers (amongst other products!) is that they are very adaptable as a fundraising project for almost ALL organisations. We have assisted kindergartens, schools, universities, hospitals, sporting clubs, RSLs, churches, Surf Life Saving clubs, scout/guide groups, animal welfare groups, museums, libraries, Lions and Rotary clubs……. it’s almost limitless.

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Tip

No Bake Poems Last year on Facebook, radio personality Em Rusciano caused a bit of a stir when she confessed to ‘filing’ a note asking for cake donations... in the bin. Yep, there are times when we just don’t have it in us. Sure, some of us can’t bake to save ourselves. The temptation of the special ‘filing system’ can be overwhelming.

I was (am) putting this directory together ready to send to the printers. I also have 5 children. I. Have. No. Time. Take a look at what I did instead ;) I know you asked for cake But I’m so busy it’s not funny I’ll have a meltdown if I bake So please accept this money

As a cake stall convenor (and this principle applies to all cries for help), what if we gave everyone a fun and playful ‘get out of cake’ card to ease their conscience.

I hereby give you permission to copy and paste to your heart’s content.

Here’s one I did recently. We got the paperplate-in-a-plastic-bag request home just as

Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

Happy Fundraising!

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Crazy Camel

Crazy Camel Fundraising is Australia’s home of fundraising products. We transform children’s artwork or photos into gorgeous calendars, family planners, greeting cards, diaries, notebooks, sketch books, iphone cases, pillow cases & tea towels.

What’s new at Crazy Camel for 2016? After the success of 2015’s pillow cases we’ve decided to introduce tea towels. Plus we will now be stocking sketch pads for all your creative needs. What is involved? We provide art paper for the children to create their artwork on. No one is too young: footprints or handprints look great! At primary school level the artwork shows off the children’s developing art techniques. What makes this a great fundraiser? 1. Our products support children’s creative development whilst earning much needed funds. 2. Everyone gets to participate by creating their own art, whether or not there’s a purchase.

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3. Children’s art and photos are cherished - a unique and treasured special gift for family and friends. 4. Crazy Camel gives you all your fundraising tools in one convenient kit and we are just a free phone call away for support. Explain the teaching resource that supports the fundraising experience? We provide art-based material developed by teachers for teachers. Our art ideas and projects link to areas of the curriculum, so while the children are having fun, they are also learning. When can we run this as a fundraiser? All our products are suitable for fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are always popular, however there is nothing stopping you from fundraising for any need you might have. Capital works or a new sand pit? The choice is yours.

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Mr Showbags

Easy, effective fundraising. Australian market leading showbags. Large range of showbags and lucky dips, simply open the boxes and sell. Now offering showbag drives. How long have you been operating in fundraising? Our business was established in 2001 and we are now in our 15th year of helping schools and community groups raise funds. Describe your product. We supply commercial quality, pre packed, value packed showbags to the school fundraising and fete market. What are your most popular showbags? Our Mr Tricks and Girls Only Showbags have proven to be most popular in our range. We have a wide range of fantastic showbags from our Bertie Beetle to Games Crazy Showbags. How can a fundraising event make money on showbags? They buy our product for under $4.00 and sell on to the kids and Mums and Dads for between $6 and $7 each. Easy.

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How can we maximize sales? Create interest by taking pre orders of showbags before the fete, hand the show bags out on the day and you will sell heaps. Have you one piece of advice for fundraising success with showbags? Deal with Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market leading showbag company and be enthusiastic. Also, plan ahead for great success. How else can it work? As well as being great at fundraising events like fetes and family fun days, a Showbag Drive is also a great way to raise funds. Send home an order form for our most popular showbags and we will send them pre-packed and ready to send home. This works well timed with your official Show, as all children can have a taste of the show without spending a lot of money!

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SOAPBIZ

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Soapbiz have a great range of soaps that are perfect for fundraising. Made by people with different abilities, we have been supplying schools & Clubs since 1987. With no added chemicals or preservatives.

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Don’t be the Star This quote is SO relevant to fundraising teams. My advice from witnessing countless committees over the years: As tempting as it might be, NEVER be the star - NEVER be the hero - NEVER say ‘it’s easier to just do it myself’.

No matter how capable you are - all you are doing is limiting other people’s opportunity to grow and contribute into the future. It’s the greatest gift you can give to your team.. Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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Expressions

Tea towel, bag and apron fundraisers for schools, childcare centres and community groups. Easy to run, everything is supplied and everybody loves them!

A little bit about Expressions...  Our products provide unique, profitable and healthy fundraising options for schools and community organisations, as well as high quality merchandise used to promote brand awareness, commemorate special occasions or as customised retail stock.

1. Arrange a free Coordinators’ Kit, which includes everything you need to run a successful fundraiser. 2. Spread the word and start promoting your project, then get creative with your drawings and handprints. 3. Send it back and we take care of the rest.

Expressions began in 1999 as a one-woman operation working with a handful of schools. Today we have grown into a vibrant team of professionals working with thousands of clients in every corner of Australia. We love working in the fundraising industry with a feel-good product where everybody wins.

You raise much needed funds, the kids are proud of their artwork and parents love the keepsake, it’s all about community.

How does it work?  We want everyone involved to enjoy the process and share in our enthusiasm in creating gorgeous mementos.

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Describe a success story.  A small playgroup located in gorgeous Esperance came up with a bus roll style design with names of waterways and beaches in the local region. The original order came in 2013 and the designs are so popular with locals and tourists they are still selling now after their fourth reorder, WOW!!!

Tea towel, bag & apron fundraisers for schools, childcare centres and community groups. Easy to run, everything is supplied and everybody loves them!

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Published Authors Cookbooks

How can you make publishing a cookbook for fundraising so easy? We’ve created a unique 3-step system that eliminates most of your work needed to publish a premium quality cookbook:

project. I would recommend to anyone wishing to publish a cookbook to first contact Published Authors’’.

1. Your families submit their recipes direct to us via our simple online template.

‘’We can’t wait to tell everybody about Published Authors & what a pleasure you’ve been to deal with’’.

2. Once you check the recipes, we then do everything else to compile & publish your cookbook. Just select from our large range of available sizes, styles & designer food photos, and we do the rest! 3. We prepare your printing proof. You approve, we print & deliver. It really is that easy! What do people say about your cookbooks and your customer service? ‘’Thank you for making the process of having our very own beautiful cookbook such an easy

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‘’We got our cookbooks! They are SO fantastic! We love them. Rave reviews all round’’.

How much do your cookbooks cost and how much profit can we make? Our cookbooks start from just $3.65 each, with the average being $9 - $12. You can then sell them for approximately $20-$25 making huge profits. Can we include our own photos or kids’ artwork? Absolutely. You can either supply your own photos or artwork, or select from our huge portfolio of designer food photos.

Reusable Lunch Order Bags • No upfront costs • Environmentally friendly and healthy fundraising choice • Big profit margins • Follow us on Facebook: \Stickybeaks • Or online at: www.stickybeaks.com.au Look at our new colours Lunch order bag black with Blue - Pink - Green - Red Yellow - Purple - Grey binding lunch order cooler black with Grey - Blue - Red binding Contact us: enquiries@stickybeaks.com.au

Spotlight On: 1300 652 541 sales@designabrick.com.au www.designabrick.com.au

Design a Brick

We offer a simple and effective way to fundraise using personalised engraved bricks and pavers that can include names, hand drawings and logos. Our products serve as a permanent symbol of gratitude to those who have contributed to your fundraising project.

How does it work? An organisation (school, sporting club, RSL, etc) initiates a project and uses our personalised products to demonstrate the support of the sponsor. The organisation sets the price and sells the bricks and pavers to sponsors who will have their personalised product placed in a prominent area. Are products Australian made and exclusive as fundraisers? The engraved products are produced using Australian Bricks and Pavers. The personalised engraved bricks and pavers can be used as memorials, graduations, logos and signage. What are the costs? The costs to run a fundraising campaign are low, with no initial outlay. Our products are sold at a

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fixed price, and you set the ultimate sell price to your sponsors. The difference is your fundraising profit. How long have you been operating in fundraising? Design a Brick is a relatively new business however we come with significant experience. Being a family owned business with school age children, we are actively involved in and understand the challenges of running School and Sports fundraising programs. How can we maximize sales? Plan and get the word out. We have designed easy-to-use templates to help organise your project, however the key is to get the community behind it. Share the purpose of the fundraising and show what is on offer.

Tip

‘Cheating’ at Trivia Nights Cheating (being able to ‘buy’ correct answers or certain advantages) can be a very profitable and fun activity for events such as trivia nights, if presented in the right way.

Keep your tables updated through the night on who is scoring the most points – this can fuel the competitive spirit and boost the cheating budget!

The ability to ‘cheat’ needs to be declared (and promoted!) up front. Everyone needs to fully understand the rules and how they can participate. There are ways to go about it that don’t involve sabotaging the integrity of the contest. In other words, you still have to be a brainiac to win it!

For certain filler activities, it may be possible to sell ‘cheat’ advantages. For example, for the Spaghetti Tower challenge (visit my blog) you can sell an extra centimetre of height for $10, or for the coin slide, you can do the same.

You can sell ‘stickers’ that can be used instead of an answer. Alternatively, after each round of answers, the cheat money can be delivered to the judging table. A good price is $10 per correct answer, but feel free to charge more if you have a particularly joyous crowd! You may choose to limit the number of ‘cheats’ available to each team. One per round, for example, or a sheet of 10 stickers per team. I favour the ‘sheet of stickers’ option as the crowd may not see the value in cheats until crunch time later in the night. A sheet of stickers can all be used in a final round. If you are strategic about it, the price can go up as the evening progresses and everything becomes more competitive. An alternative to the ‘cheat’ is to sell ‘double point’ stickers – along the same lines as the ‘cheats’ but they can choose to double an answer they feel to be right.

For certain ‘challenging’ filler games, such as nominating someone at your table to eat a dry weet-bix bar - you might sell a ‘leave pass’ for $20. For a best-dressed competition, you might have a people’s choice award with rolling totals through the night. Each table might get one vote, but you might be able to sell extra votes for $10. The right MC will really help to build the fun into this. Any crazy idea can be pulled off in the name of a laugh. The minute people feel like you are just bombarding them for money, the game is over. The other challenge to making this work well is to be open from the start so it is not too frustrating for the serious trivia buffs. Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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Spotlight On: 02 9336 7788 enquiries@sipahh.com.au www.sipahh.com.au

As part of our commitment to supporting Australian schools and communities, we’ve dreamed up a more wholesome, healthy and inventive way of fundraising. Sipahh Fundraising Ventures is a brand new program designed to help kids, clubs and schools raise money for their causes through the sale of Sipahh Milk Flavouring Straws.

Why Sipahh Straws? Sipahh Milk Flavouring Straws are offering a new fundraising program that is sure to get the kids excited! With portion controlled servings and less than half a teaspoon of sugar per straw, Sipahh helps people drink more wholesome milk, less sugar everyday. Not only is Sipahh a lower sugar option compared with donut days and chocolate drives, it also offers healthy profit margins, helping you reach your goals sooner. What is your Fundraising Offer? We have two different options available for your Fundraising initiative. If you’re looking for a healthier solution to the chocolate drive, then

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our Sipahh Fundraising Crates provide a fantastic solution. Each fundraising crate contains 24 x 4 packs and each 4 pack has an RRP of $2, making it an easy gold coin sale. You make a profit of $22 per box! However, if you’re having an event, then the pop up Sipahh Milk Bars with the sales of fresh milk and Sipahh straws are ideal. The Milk Bars provide an old-fashioned, fun experience and are a gorgeous stall to have at your event. What information and support do you provide? We have a dedicated page on our website that provides hints, tips and templates for making your Sipahh Fundraising Venture a success! Contact us today for your info kit and free sample pack of Sipahh Milk Flavouring Straws!

Spotlight On: 1300 130 574 info@pictureproducts.com.au www.pictureproducts.com.au

Pictureproducts

We’ve been helping Australian kids turn their artworks into treasured keepsakes for nearly 40 years. Call us for your free, no-obligation fundraising Starter Kit.

What’s so special about a Pictureplate? Our melamine Pictureplate is so durable, it lasts for generations. Parents love supporting a Pictureproducts fundraiser because they still have their own plates we made for them when they were kids. There’s just no other product on the market with that kind of longevity. How do you help customers with fundraising? Our market-leading promotional materials, attractive range of add-on products, plus the ability to order multiple copies for relatives gives you greater sales per family. We’re also available every day by phone or email to answer questions and provide advice, and our online order tracking system will keep you updated all the way through the production process. What’s new this year? So much is new in 2016. You can optionally offer an extended product range including

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smartphone cases and water bottles. Your school’s name and logo can be pre-printed on the plates. Many prices have been reduced. And now you’ll even profit from re-orders by parents after the fundraiser has completed. When is a good time to run your fundraiser? Our regular customers place their orders before the end of May to receive the Early Bird Discount. Production times change during the year - check our website. What are people saying about you? “This is an easy fundraiser to run, and worthwhile in terms of the money raised. The starter pack/ information kit is excellent - clear, straightforward and very helpful. It was a pleasure to deal with your staff. Any concerns or queries were resolved quickly. Thank you!” - The Basin 3 Year Old Group

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Fashion Swap If you’re anything like me, there is a good proportion of your wardrobe that is ‘underloved’. OK, I just made that expression up. Call it what you will, you simply haven’t worn it in a long time and probably won’t in the future.

Set up a room with signs for different sizes, and having everyone place their donated items in the appropriate place. Make sure they are responsible for doing this themselves - it will be a nightmare if you have to take on this responsibility!

Perhaps you bought the size you wanted to be instead of the size you are. OK, maybe I’m projecting here ;-)

Everyone gets to spend their tokens on 3 ‘new’ items.

The concept of a ‘Fashion Swap’ is ideal for smaller groups such as kindergartens or school subcommittees or class groups, but can also be a great for larger groups like schools. Here’s how it works. Charge an entry fee – an appropriate amount will depend on what’s on offer – $20 is ok if you serve a glass of champers and some nibbles, otherwise $10 if it’s BYO. Entry allows everyone to bring 3 items of quality clothing. If you like, you can be specific (eg labels only) or you can just trust that people will bring something worth sharing. Each person receives 3 tokens.

An alternative to this format is to have everyone donate 3 items, but take only 2 home – you can then donate the remaining quality items to charity, or sell them on ebay with the proceeds adding to your fundraising total! Don’t forget this fundraising idea could work really well with the teens! If you are hosting a school fete, you could consider a second hand fashion stall or for a mothers day stall idea too – these work really well and school fundraising dollars have hit the thousands if the clothing is in good shape and of good quality. Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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Spotlight On: 0418 976 797 info@sponsorboard.com.au www.sponsorboard.com.au

Sponsorboard

Sponsorboard offers a simple program to support schools, clubs and community groups with their sponsorship. Request our info pack to find out what groups similar to yours can raise.

How important is sponsorship? Sponsorship is the biggest missed opportunity for most schools and clubs. Even the smallest groups can benefit more than they imagine from building long-term relationships with sponsors. Local businesses also benefit by connecting with families in their local community. Who is Sponsorboard? Sponsorboard was set up by Jo, a mum of 5 who has spent years volunteering on sports, kindergarten and school committees. The sponsorships she helped to establish have created an important ongoing source of funds for these groups â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even long after she left! Jo has seen other groups struggle to create these results and wanted to help. How can Sponsorboard help? Sponsorboard helps schools, kindergartens and clubs to organise sponsorship, and creates a

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custom sponsored magnetic fridge calendar for all students/ members to provide value for sponsors. Sponsorboard has developed a seamless system to manage this process and, importantly, you get to keep the overwhelming majority of the money made! What is the long-term benefit? Sponsorboard has designed this program so the sponsorship can support your school or club well into the future. This means you can raise more money without increasing the burden on your own families. How much can we make in sponsorship? Get in touch to discuss the potential for your group. Many schools and clubs have the potential to make thousands - the figures might surprise you. Head to our website or give us a call to request an info pack with free sample calendar, case studies and profit table.

Did you know that sponsorship is the biggest missed opportunity for schools and clubs? Our simple program is designed to help time-poor volunteers as well as groups who are looking for an ongoing source of income for years to come!

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“Loveheart Hug” by Nina, Aged 4

A fundraising initiative for KU Barra Brui. 2015

“Loveheart Hug” by Nina, Aged 4

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“Loveheart Hug” by Nina, Aged 4

A fundraising initiative for KU Barra Brui. 2015

Spotlight On: 1300 848 993 info@livingfundraisers.com.au www.livingfundraisers.com.au

Living Fundraisers

Healthy, educational, eco-friendly and fun, Living Fundraisers is the easy choice for fundraising success. Visit our website to request your info kit and product samples.

What products are available? Herb, Vegetable, Flower and Fruit Growing Kits; Tasty Snacks; boxed sets of Birthday and Greeting Cards; and Seed-embedded Christmas cards. How does it work? Simply order the number of items you require. There are no up-front costs or delivery charges. Returns are accepted on most items. You keep 40% of sales, eg: if you sold 100 bags, you would make up to $2,400. Are products Australian made and exclusive as fundraisers? Yes. Products are made in Australia in partnership with The Bridge Works â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a community organisation supporting people with disabilities to live independent lives. Our products are only available for fundraising - they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found in shops.

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What information and support do you provide? We have extensive tools and resources to help make your fundraiser a success, including tally sheets, guidelines, and templates for your newsletter or notes home. Each participant receives an envelope to collect and return their money, as well as full instructions and information on how to sell their items. And what about your Closet Cleanout? Yes, our Closet Cleanout program, the clothing recycling fundraiser, won a sustainability award in 2015! This popular option is really easy to run. You send home bags (provided by Living Fundraisers) and families fill them with no longer needed clothing, shoes, linen and soft toys. The items are then sent to developing countries to provide affordable clothing to people in need. Your school or group is paid for the weight of items collected. Check to see if this fundraiser is available in your area.

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Spotlight On: 1300 533 944 sales@mothersdaystall.com.au www.mothersdaystall.com.au Mothersdaystall.com.au is very excited and proud to launch our brand new range of gifts and novelties for 2016. We are an Australian owned company operated by Mums and Dads of primary aged school children. We are the volunteers at the fete, the helpers at the working bee and the guys sizzling the snags at the Christmas concert.

How does it work? We have a range of high quality, low cost items that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. Order in bulk from our catalogue, and everything arrives ready for a hassle-free Mother’s Day stall. All items are listed on our website. How does it work for fundraising? It is a very low-effort fundraiser, as everything arrives ready-to-sell, without the hard work that traditionally goes into these stalls. You keep the healthy profit margin. Why do Mother’s Day Stalls work so well? Children get so excited by the prospect of buying a gift for their mum, and this is often the most rewarding part of running a Mother’s Day stall.

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Mother’s Day Stall

Also, running a stall with our products means that Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a great expense for families. We have travelled the world and sourced some of the best value, exciting items that are amazing value for money. How many gifts should we order? We suggest you aim for 1.5 gifts per child enrolled, that way, everybody gets a good selection and chance to pick up something great for Mum. What about Dads? We also supply a range of Father’s Day stall products, so the dads do not miss out! Visit fathersdaystall.com.au for more!

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Position Vacant – Thank You Sergeant This tip has to do with applying an enthusiastic and consistent approach to acknowledging your volunteers.

is a pretty fun one! You can customise this to suit your own group, and then go on the hunt for the right person for the job.

I was at the hairdresser the other day and another customer, upon hearing what I do, complained that she had recently put a lot of work into a fundraising event, to receive no mention at the P&C meeting. It left her feeling very flat.

You will then need to figure out a consistent approach to how you say ‘thank you’. I’m a big fan of personalised hand-written cards – they can mean far more than a gift. At the very least, a quick email is better than nothing!

The P&C President made the mistake of asking her afterwards if she would take on the role of fete convenor for the following year – she just laughed. She also mentioned to me that the fete convenor the previous year had been given a bunch of flowers as a thank-you, whereas the organiser of a dinner (with less profits) was given a substantial gift voucher. There is nothing more demotivating for a volunteer than not being acknowledged, or having your acknowledgment undermined by inconsistency. No, we’re not in it for the glory, but if you want us to stick around for the long-haul, you’d sure better treat us right! I have long advocated for community groups to appoint a ‘Thank-You Sergeant’ – a person who is perhaps unable to offer a big time commitment but still wants to make a meaningful contribution. On my way home from the hairdresser, I decided I would write a Position Description template and share it with you . Now, all you have to do is get it out there and recruit a lovely soul to take on the gig. Of all the fundraising volunteer opportunities, this

A couple of ideas I’ve canvassed in the past: print out thank-you certificates that the volunteer’s child can hand to them on parade – how proud would they be?!? Organise a $20 coffee voucher to be donated every month, then all volunteers get a ticket every time they help out, and the prize is drawn at random. Mentioning people by name in newsletters can also make people feel special. If someone has gone above and beyond, something like writing a short simple poem and reading it out on assembly is a gesture that will be remembered long after we have burned off the calories from that box of chocolates! Saying ‘thank you’ is the right thing to do but in our busy lives (we’re all volunteers after all!) these simple gestures can be so easily forgotten. The added bonus is that you’ll retain your valuable volunteers for the longhaul! Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

Example Template:

Position Vacant ‘Thank-You-Sergeant’ P & C Committee, Unicorn State School, Unicorn Springs Time Commitment: Minimal and flexible (we’d love a commitment for a full year) Overview: The Unicorn State School P & C committee is passionate about improving the academic, social and physical environment for USS students. We love to show appreciation to the volunteers and supporters of our school, and are looking for a person who is dedicated to expressing thanks on our behalf. We want everyone to feel amazing about helping us achieve great outcomes for our students. The person: Our ‘Thank You Sergeant’ will be great at communicating with others and use initiative to stay on top of ‘who is needing a vote of thanks’. They will have the ability to meet deadlines and follow through. Some imagination is required, as well as being able to work with a painfully limited budget. The role suits those who need a flexible schedule – most of it can be done remotely – but still want to make a meaningful contribution that makes a difference. The role: •

Communicating with the P&C committee, volunteers and teachers

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Co-ordinating a short regular newsletter segment thanking volunteers

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Creating and running ongoing reward programs such as a monthly raffle for volunteers

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Organising and managing one-off events such as an volunteer break-up cocktail party

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Writing thank-you cards or emails as appropriate

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Preparing thank-you certificates that the volunteer’s child can present them on assembly

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Spotlight On: 03 9596 9400/ 1800 067 714 info@visionportraits.com.au www.visionportraits.com.au Vision Portraits offers the perfect fundraising program. We visit your School and take creative, fun and stylish photos of your children & families & help you raise a lot of money. It is so simple as we have same day viewing - families can view all their photos straight after the fun photo session.

Why choose us? We have been running fundraising events for 18 years & continue to remain fresh in style, fun & creative. We love meeting new families & re-visiting our Schools to see how our families change & grow. Where do the photos take place? We visit your School, set up our studio indoors and find a beautiful spot for outdoor sessions. Sometimes a location nearby! What do families receive for their $15? They choose their favorite photo for us to print in 10â&#x20AC;? x 13â&#x20AC;? size with wooden frame.

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How much money can we raise? Minimum of $15, $20 or $30 per booking, plus gifts & bonus offers. What does the School have to do? Simply distribute the promotional material we provide & open up on the day! How do we book a fundraising event? Call us to find a suitable date for both your Photo Fundraising event & Kinder Photography.

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Spotlight On: 02 4946 7311 sales@logome.com.au www.simplefundraising.com.au

LogoMe

LogoMe will show you How to Fundraise for Maximum Profit with no upfront money required, while building your organisations brand and profile with personalised products, using a simple system, proven to work.

What Products are available? LogoMe has a specialised range suitable for use in everyone’s life. Each campaign can be personalised to your organisation’s branding. Some of the products include wristbands, lapel pins, drink bottles, pens, keyrings, shoe bags, badges, gym towels, plaques, ribbons, limited edition coins, drinkware, compendiums and many more items. Delivery Australia wide. How does it work? When we have our initial phone discussion, we develop an understanding of your organisation, so we can provide you with a suitable branded product range and fundraising system. This allows you to continually raise money at a pace that suits your organisation’s needs. We personally assist you to kick-off and manage each campaign with step by step instructions.

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This helps magnify the results to raise the maximum amount of funds per campaign. Why trust LogoMe for Fundraising? You will see the undeniable ability to achieve continued fundraising over a period of time using various physical products featuring your logo and brand. Do you have any success stories? LogoMe has been providing products for fundraising since 2001, we have assisted well over 1000 organisations over the last few years alone. LogoMe now has its own fundraising division, called Simple Fundraising, which solely focuses on working with fundraising organisations. Our simplefundraising.com.au website has many testimonials and case studies. So if you are serious about raising significant amounts of money, we will show you how it can be done.

Create your own Community Market

FREE TO JOIN . EASY TO RUN A one-stop soluuon to bring local businesses and your community together and raise more funds for your cause. Your bulleen board. Your marketplace. Your community.

performance based community sponsorship for schools, clubs and community groups. Great fundraising iniiaaves are ooen diďŹ&#x192;cult to create, implement and manage. They require eďŹ&#x20AC;eccve collaboraaon across a group. However, limited resources in terms of skills and me, can lead to just a few being lee to do the heavy liiing. The result can mean less funds and support than everyone hoped for. Our soluuon is a digital sponsorship plaaorm called Community Market. It is designed to help community groups throughout Australia raise more money, by engaging and supporrng businesses that invest in their local community, and simplifying the process of fundraising communicaaon and campaign management.

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Showbags.com.au, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest showbag wholesaler, also specialise in Fundraising. We have all your favourite brands, pre-packed and ready to send nationwide. Simply open the boxes and sell!

What are the most popular Showbags? Totally Boy and BFF are year round favourites. For the sweet tooth, why not try the Zappo, Warheads or Fizzer Showbags. We also carry a full range of Cadbury bags for the Chocolate lovers. How can a Fundraising event make money on Showbags? You make fundraising profit by purchasing our value packed showbags at wholesale price and on selling them to Mums, Dads and the Kids at retail prices. Easy, effective fundraising. How can we maximize sales? Promote the showbags prior to your event and set up a suitable area on the day to sell and display them. Hand them out early in the event to build interest.

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What products are available?Â We have a large range of products that include showbags, lucky dips, novelties, sippers, glow items and inflatables. What type of event would your product suit? We cater for all types of fundraisers, events and social groups. If you have a fete, fair or festival for your organisation, ask us how we can help. What do I need to know about ordering? Its Easy! Jump online at www.showbags.com. au/wholesale to view the range and place your order. You can call us during business hours on 03 9369 9929 or email your enquiry to sales@showbags.com.au and we will take you through it step by step.

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Cookbook Fundraising We all know about the classic cookbook fundraiser where members of your community contribute recipes and a cookbook is created and sold to raise money. No brainer. We also know that there are cookbook publishers these days who will print shortruns of your cookbook at very affordable prices to have that ‘vogue’ look. They will also help with the layout and stock images for making it look great. (You can find suppliers right here at the Fundraising Directory!) Sure… All good… … but we can do better! It’s time to get creative to produce an awesome cookbook that everyone will want to buy. Here are a few ideas: • Produce an ‘If I Tell You I’ll Have To Kill You -Secret Family Recipe Cookbook’. Get everyone to contribute a recipe that has been passed down through the generations. Then get them to write a short blurb on what it means to them, and perhaps a photo of the person who passed it down. This could be really special and make your community stronger.

• Put together a cultural collection. Encourage people to contribute a recipe from a country they identify with, and write a short blurb explaining the connection. • Get everyone to contribute recipes based upon a certain theme, like ‘Family meals in 20 minutes or less’. ‘No Brainer Mid-Week Meals’. ‘School Night Sanity Dinners’. • For high schools, try something like: ‘Dummies Guide to Teenage Cooking’ (ok my brain is hurting now – you can come up with a better title here!). At the same time, you can encourage your kids to take an active role in the kitchen. There’s some food for thought anyhow *boom boom*. Another little tip for your cookbook fundraiser - get your families to become artistic photographers when they next prepare their chosen dish. They can then send you a lovely image as well as their recipe to illustrate your collection. Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

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Spotlight On: 1300 554 435 sales@wineexperience.com.au www.wineexperience.com.au

Wine Experience

Fundraise with Australia’s leading retailer of quality cleanskin wines, with your custom label. Learn about our ‘direct-to-door’ ordering system that makes it so easy for organisers.

Why raise money through wine? Even if your fundraising group is not large, the dollar-for-dollar return on specialised wine sales is a proven earner that can outperform almost any other single fundraising initiative. Why? Because it taps into a quality consumer product that people buy anyway, and because it delivers them real savings on their normal expenditure.

How long does it take once order forms are submitted? Allow us two weeks to process cheques and credit cards, and to prepare all your customer’s orders. No additional outlay is required from your charitable organisation, nor are there any hidden charges.

How do we choose our wines? We are happy to guide you through your selections over the phone or via our website. Also, you are welcome to buy any tasting stock at the fundraising rate.

Are there any delivery charges? Wine Experience will deliver your wine direct to your customer’s door Australia-Wide, charges can be checked and confirmed at checkout. If you would like to collect your wine in store, no charges will apply.

Can we customise our label? For a minimal fee per case, we can incorporate your logo, letterhead, drawing or any other item or text you’d like. We have a variety of label templates that may appeal, or we can design something completely original on your behalf.

Do you have a success story? One school is using their own custom labelled wine as an ongoing ‘wine club’. Orders are placed directly on our site and delivered to the purchaser’s door. The promotion, ordering and purchasing is all handled direct to parents.

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Wine fundraising is simple, cost-effective and generates a high-level of return. Wine Experience is a Boutique Wine Store and On-line Wine Site, headed by a team of lifelong wine professionals. We source only the best wines for our store utilizing Master of Wine Andrew Corrigan ensuring only the best cleanskins are chosen. If you want to fundraise with wine, trust Wine Experience and it’s team of Wine Professionals.

What we offer: • No set up costs • A fantastic selection of cleanskin wines from Australia’s Top Regions and Wineries • Custom labelling options • Wine freighted directly to your customers door Australia Wide • Mixed cases • No minimum order requirements Which equates to zero risk and no stress.

Call us on 1300 55 44 35 to discuss the options or take a look at our web site www.wineexperience.com.au and follow the links to our fundraising page.

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www.wineexperience.com.au

Spotlight On: 1300 55 34 38 print@printingsuccess.com.au www.printingsuccess.com.au

Printing Success

Printing Success are specialists at printing whatever products you can imagine! In a competitive industry, we offer great prices and exceptional customer service. The motto for our team is ‘the buck stops with us’.

What products are available? If we don’t have it, we’ll do our best to find it. We can print anything you need... from flyers and booklets, to water bottles, notebooks, bags, shirts, slouch hats, caps, and, of course, pens! How does it work as a fundraiser? The ideas are limited only by your imagination. For example a school can run a ‘Sports Day T-Shirt Fundraiser’ - where you order shirts in house colours with your school logo printed colour print, in position. Prices start at around $6.80+GST for a shirt when 100 or more are ordered. You then sell them for more (perhaps as much as $15) and keep the profit! What about fundraising events? We can print promotional products for your event, for example you can order drink bottles printed with your sponsor’s logo.

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We also offer industry-leading competitive rates for printing flyers and posters. How about fetes? We can print marquee banners (3m x 0.5m) for only $99 or fence banners (3m x 1m) for only $175. This means you can afford to get a fresh banner done every year with your sponsor’s logos! Isn’t this only for fancy charities? No, because we offer low minimum orders, even small groups like kindergartens can benefit from our range. How do we know you’re great to deal with? We have been going strong for 28 years - we certainly know our stuff! Printing Success is a family owned and operated business and we are all involved in our own schools and clubs. We meet deadlines and don’t stop till we get it right. ‘The buck stops with us’.

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With over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry and the largest range of inflatable and mechanical games in Australia, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that Planet Entertainment is the company of choice when organising a fete, festival or party. We have amusements to suit all events and all budgets, no matter the size. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a jumping castle, an inflatable water slide, dodgem cars, casino tables or even fun food, Planet Entertainment is your one-stop-shop for all of your entertainment needs.

Visit our website for our full range and follow us on Facebook for exclusive discounts and offers.

PH: (02) 9888 7750

W NS

sales@planetentertainment.com.au

PlanetEntertainment.com.au

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Established for 25 years, we are Australia’s most respected animal farm.

Our hand reared baby animals would love to come to your: 

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Shopping Centre

Whatever the occasion, it will be an event to remember!

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Fun for all ages

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Australian Public Liability Insurance

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Used by the RSPCA

For more information visit our website:

www.oldmacfarms.com.au

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gelato

Everybody

W NS

oves

Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

great gelato fundraising ideas

that are super popular, easy to run and generate good profit for your school, club or community. Call 02 9716 4488 or go to www.puregelato.com.au MANUFACTURERS OF OVER 150 AWARD WINNING FLAVOURS

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fetes and festivals directory Amusements

VIC

QLD

Amusements

QLD

Advanced Amusements

Amusements Plus Pty Ltd

Aussie Jumping Castles

03 9602 1311

0488 676 701

0466 875 366

The largest range of thrill rides and children’s rides in Victoria. Fetes, festivals and corporate events specialising in Christmas parties.

We have an extensive range of amusements and rides which can all be viewed on our website. Suitable for all ages through to teens and adults. We will travel to all events in Queensland.

Jumping castle hire as well as water slides, bubble soccer, giant grass balls, dunk tanks, mechanical surfboards, food items and many more exciting inflatables make your next event one to remember. See ad page 79

Amusements

hire@advancedamusements.com www.advancedamusements.com.au

NSW

kelli@amusementsplus.com.au www.amusementsplus.com.au

info@aussiejumpingcastles.com.au www.aussiejumpingcastles.com.au

NSW

Bubbling with Energy Entertainment

Festival Amusements

Joyland Amusements

02 9829 8929

02 9606 0891 or 0408 227 600

02 9606 9212

We can supply a vast range of inflatables, slides, obstacle courses, carnival rides and interactive games - there is really something for everyone! The team at Bubbling know how to handle any event. See ad page 80

Let Festival Amusements provide you with top quality amusement equipment for your next event. We are a family owned & operated business, ensuring friendly, professional & personal service. See ad page 79

Sydney’s largest carnival supplier: Thrill rides, kiddies rides and sideshow alley. Hire or commission. Fun, thrills, adventure, food and laughter. At Joyland Amusements there are no boundaries. See ad page 81

Amusements

Animals

sales@bubblingwithenergy.com.au www.bubblingwithenergy.com.au

QLD/NSW/ACT

George@festivalamusements.info www.Festival-Amusements.com.au

NSW/ACT

info@joylands.com.au www.joylands.com.au

QLD/SA/WA

‘Life. Be in it’ FunWorks

Planet Entertainment

0403 221 676

02 9888 7750

tony@planetentertainment.com.au www.planetentertainment.com.au

www.oldmacfarms.com.au See ad on page 82

We have a range of great activities for everyone, everywhere! School programs, birthday parties, fun holiday programs, corporate events, team building, family fun days and DIY giant games! See ad page 79

We have a huge range of interactice rides, inflatables and fun foods. With over 25 years of experience we can provide just what you need to make your school fete or festival a success. See ad page 79

Old Macdonald has a farm E-I-E-I-O! We come to you bringing beautiful baby animals for you to bottle feed, hand feed, brush and cuddle. An event to remember.

info@lifebeinitfunworks.com.au www.lifebeinitfunworks.com.au

Amusements

Old Macdonald’s Travelling Farm

See ad page 82

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fetes and festivals directory Animals

QLD/Nth NSW

Ponies Ponies Ponies

Animals

QLD

Fete Banners

Viv’s Farm Animals

Printing Success

0439 882 027

0412 016 564

1300 55 34 38

The very best themed ponies and the cutest baby animals that will make your next event one to remember. We travel all over South East Queensland as well as the Gold Coast and Toowoomba.

Interactive farmyard with sheep, alpacas & chickens. Have fun while learning, bring back memories for the mature aged and show the young people the fun of farm animals. Shearing show also available. See ad page 84

Let Printing Success take care of all your fete printing needs - from fence banners to flyers, customised marquees to corfllute signs, Printing Success are the fete printing experts. Ask how we can help. See ad page 77

Gelato

Glowsticks and Novelties

Pure Gelato

Everything Glows!

Glowstix Australia Pty Ltd

02 9716 4488

03 9553 0972

1300 858 100

Everybody Loves Gelato! Now there’s 3 great gelato fundraising ideas that are super popular, easy to run and generate good profit for your school, club or community. See ad page 83

Everything Glows! is the original and the best wholesaler of flashing and glowing novelties. Proven profits for all your night time events and for all types of groups. We will ship anywhere in Australia. See ad page 50

Australia’s No 1 supplier of premium-quality glow and flashing light products. We can match or beat any price on identical items. Simple ordering process and on time delivery. See ad page 56

Hire

Mobile Climbing Walls

Ponies Ponies Ponies

info@poniesponiesponies.com.au www.poniesponiesponies.com.au

print@printingsuccess.com.au www.printingsuccess.com.au

shearing.shed@optusnet.com.au

NSW

alfredo@puregelato.com.au www.puregelato.com.au

sales@everythingglows.com.au www.everythingglows.com.au

QLD

sales@glowstix.com.au www.glowstix.com.au

QLD

Event Rentals

Poles and Holes

Outdoor Adventure Skills Rock About

1300 762 099

07 3367 2237

08 8340 0844

Marquees, portable toilets, temp fencing, cold room trailers, generators, deep fryers, hot boxes, ovens, tables, chairs, dry bars, umbrellas and more. We deliver to you or you can collect from our Depot.

Deluxe, state of the art, fresh flush portable toilets delivered to your venue. The toilets are hygienically clean and fresh and are supplied with toilet paper, soap dispensers and light.

We have two eye catching fibreglass moulded climbing walls. Our original 8m high wall and the new 10m high wall - the only 10m high wall of its kind in Australia. Four harnessed climbers at any one time.

sales@eventrentals.com.au www.eventrentals.com.au

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info@polesandholes.com.au www.polesandholes.com.au

info@rockabout.com.au www.rockabout.com.au

fetes and festivals directory Showbags

Showbags

Novelties

Showbags.com.au

Mr Showbags

Carnival Connection

03 9369 9929

1300 677 469

02 9489 1231 or 0412 260 871

Australia’s largest range of showbags, novelty items and lucky dips for your school, sporting club or fundraising event. We deliver nationwide.

Easy, effective fundraising. Australian market leading showbags. We have a large range of showbags and lucky dips available. Simply open the boxes and sell. Now offering showbag drives. See ad page 31

Carnival Connection is your one-stop shop for all your fundraising supplies. We have a fantastic range of Mother’s and Father’s Day stall gift ideas, as well as lucky dips, novelties and general fete supplies. See ad page 41

sales@showbags.com.au www.showbags.com.au

sales@mrshowbags.com.au www.mrshowbags.com.au

See ad page 71

sales@carnivalconnection.com.au www.carnivalconnection.com.au

Snow Cones

NSW

Tropical Sno

0412 714 521

Stalls

Sipahh Fundraising Ventures

Pretzel Rods

skp243@tropicalsno.net.au www.tropicalsno.net.au

enquiries@sipahh.com.au www.sipahh.com.au

02 9336 7788

1800 773 893

Tropical Sno snow cones are fluffy and powder-like and come in a range of gourmet flavours. We are available for fetes, fairs, festivals, school fundraisers, carnivals, birthday parties and more. See ad page 83

Consider getting a gorgeous Sipahh pop-up milk bar for your event. They are perfect for selling cups of milk and Sipahh Milk Flavouring Straws at a fete, family fun day, game day or lunchtime fundraiser. See ad page 47

Pretzel Rods are a brand new fundraising sensation. We take a freshly baked pretzel stick, salt it and then dip it in chocolate. Then, we dip the rods into crushed candy pieces. Set up a Pretzel Rods fete stall! See ad page 23

sales@pretzelrods.com.au www.pretzelrods.com.au

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fundraising directory Bulbs, Seeds and Plants

Bulbs, Seeds and Plants

Living Fundraisers

Seed Creations

Planet Eco

1300 848 993

02 4571 6240 or 0410 690 363

03 9587 6159

Herb, Vegie and Flower growing kits; Seed-embedded Christmas Cards; Birthday and Greeting cards; Tasty Snacks. 40% profit. Order a free sample pack for more information. See ad page 59

Gardening fun for all the family! Huge 40% profit, fun, quirky, easy to sell products and a friendly team to support you. Fundraising has never been easier! Dozens of new animal varieties are now available.

Sow. Let’s Grow Together! Planet Eco offers a range of high quality gardening kits. They include everything you need to grow your own patch. Easy to run, high returns, with fun, sustainably sourced products.

info@livingfundraisers.com.au www.livingfundraisers.com.au

Fundraising@seedcreations.com.au www.seedcreations.com.au

info@planet-eco.com.au www.planetecofundraising.com.au

Cards

Children’s Art Work

Make Cents

Art By Kids

0404 875 825

1300 791 011

Handmade greeting cards presented in a reusable box. Fat free and convenient, you receive 33-40% profit on all sales. No upfront outlay. Delivery Australia wide.

Children design their own artwork to be produced into a lovely set of greeting cards or colourful calendars. Your school can earn 33% on each order. A great range of items for Mother’s and Father’s Day

maria@makecentsfundraising.com.au www.makecentsfundraising.com.au

contactus@artbykids.com.au www.artbykids.com.au

See ad page 19

Children’s Art Work

Art on a Plate

Crazy Camel

Jennoli

1800 775 712

1800 141 239

02 9981 1009

Art on a Plate transforms children’s artwork into colourful melamine plates (large and small) and drink bottles; customer focused and quality driven, we deliver every time.

We transform children’s artwork or photos into gorgeous fundraising products. No upfront costs. No minimum orders.

Jennoli is a trusted provider of much loved school art fundraising products and creator of commemorative school wall mural tiles.

info@artonaplate.com.au www.artonaplate.com.au

info@crazycamel.com.au www.crazycamel.com.au

See ad page 29

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info@kidsartfundraiser.com.au www.kidsartfundraiser.com.au

fundraising directory Children’s Art Work

Chocolates and Lollies

Chocolate and Lollies

Pictureproducts

Chocolate Fundraiser

Pretzel Rods

1300 130 574

1300 139 580

1800 773 893

There’s nothing like your very own Pictureplate. Uniquely creative, super durable and loved by millions of Australian kids for nearly 40 years. Call us now for your free, no obligation Starter Kit. See ad page 49

Chocolate Fundraiser is very excited to be bringing fresh and new products to the Australian fundraising market. We proudly supply and work with Nestle, huge names such as Kit Kat, Smarties and Bertie Beetle. See ad page 73

Pretzel Rods are a brand new fundraising sensation. We take a freshly baked pretzel stick, salt it and then dip it in chocolate. Then, we dip the rods into crushed candy pieces. Simply delicious! See ad page 23

info@pictureproducts.com.au www.pictureproducts.com.au

sales@chocolatefundraiser.com.au www.chocolatefundraiser.com.au

sales@pretzelrods.com.au www.pretzelrods.com.au

Coffee

Cookbooks

Pod Air Coffee Pods

Published Authors

0402 743 558

info@publishedauthors.com.au www.publishedauthors.com.au

coffee@podair.com.au www.podair.com.au Risk free fundraising opportunity. Pod Air Coffee Pods provide a true connoisseur experience. We can provide an ongoing income opportunity when your customer re-orders via our website.

We make it so easy to publish a low cost, premium quality cookbook for your preschool, school or community group that everyone will just love! See ad page 39

Discount Offers

Drink Bottles

Fundraysia Corporation

Entertainment Publications

The Drink Bottle Fundraiser

1800 815 005

03 9815 4400

0467 173 714

Earn 100% profit with easy to sell funde. fundraising booklets - featuring over $800 of “2 for 1” deals at popular entertainment venues and retailers across your state! Sell on consignment or by order form. See ad page 52

The Entertainment Book is the book that keeps on giving! A risk-free fundraiser, filled with lots of valuable offers from local restaurants, stores, subscriptions, attractions and hotel accommodation. See ad page 26

Choose from our collection of fun images, or personalise with your organisation’s logo and name. $5 profit per bottle. Free shipping for orders between February and May. Book your fundraiser now.

info@fundraysia.com.au www.fundraysia.com.au

melbourne@entertainmentbook.com.au www.entertainmentbook.com.au

enquiries@drinkbottlefundraiser.com.au www.drinkbottlefundraiser.com.au

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fundraising directory Engraved Bricks and Pavers

Engraved Bricks and Pavers

Entertainment

Design a Brick Pty Ltd

Signature Engraving

Bogan Bingo

1300 652 541

1800 074 289

engraving@signature-engraving.com.au www.signature-engraving.com.au

georgia@boganbingo.com www.boganbingo.com

Design a Brick is about supporting your community. Our quality range of engraved brick and paver products are designed to support your fundraising needs.

Our engraved bricks and pavers are a profitable fundraising product for a range of organisations including sports clubs, councils and schools across Australia.

Half party, half game show and 100% fun! All the interaction of a quiz night with the entertainment quality of your local comedy night. Each hilarious 2 man show will help you raise the funds you need!

See ad page 43

See ad page 25

sales@designabrick.com.au www.designabrick.com.au

Food and Fruit

Aussie Biscuits

Heather Brae

02 4941 8100

1300 191 491

Discover the delicious new fundraising solution that will raise big dollars and you’ll also be supporting House with No Steps, one of Australia’s leading disability organisations! That’s a win, win!

Australia’s leading family bakery offer: Supa Cookie fundraiser carry pack ($20 profit per carry pack sold); Supa Slice and Bakery Treats drives; order form system; Ask about our Christmas fare. See ad page 45

sales@hwns.com.au www.aussiebiscuits.com.au

helen@heatherbraeshortbreads.com.au www.heatherbraeshortbreads.com.au

Food and Fruit

Sipahh Fundraising Ventures

Ivan’s Pies

King Tasty Foods

02 9336 7788

1300 554 653

1300 556 866

We help kids, clubs and schools raise money for their causes through the sale of Sipahh Milk Flavouring Straws. Two wholesome fundraising options to choose from. Less than 1/2 tsp sugar per straw. See ad page 47

At Ivan’s we are passionate about pies. Enjoy premium quality pies; full colour order forms with pictures and allergen statements; orders packed for you. Freshly baked and crafted by hand. See ad page 32

Australia’s premium supplier of popcorn & fairy floss products offering fundraising packages to suit your needs. Family owned & operated, no matter what state you’re in, King Tasty Foods can deliver!

enquiries@sipahh.com.au www.sipahh.com.au

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fundraising@ivanspies.com.au www.ivanspies.com.au

mary@kingtastyfoods.com.au www.kingtastyfoods.com.au

fundraising directory Fundraising and Art Tags

Glowsticks and Novelties

The Creative Laser

Everything Glows!

Glowstix Australia Pty Ltd

0421 076 150

03 9553 0972

1300 858 100

We specialise in fundraising and art tags which can transform your environment whilst raising lots of funds. It’s appreciation you can see! See ad page 57

Australia’s No 1 supplier of premium-quality glow and flashing light products. We can match or beat any price on identical items. Simple ordering process and on time delivery. See ad page 56

Homewares

Labels

Labels and Gifts

Honeybee Wrap

that’s mine Pty Ltd

Identity Direct

0416 352 784

02 9905 6388

1300 551 106

Honeybee Wrap is a reusable beeswax food wrap perfect for wrapping your children’s lunches, fruit & veggies and snacks on the go. An eco friendly, sustainable and wastefree fundraiser. See ad page 35

Label fundraisers are easy and profitable, with no costs to you. Brochures are provided free and we pay high commission rates 20-40%. Free postage and next day despatch.

Earn top commission with Australia’s largest range of personalised products: labels, stationery, bags & bottles including your favourite brands (Frozen, Star Wars). Gifts - all gifts, all occasions, one location. See ad page 21

Lunch Bags

Mother’s/ Father’s Day

Stickybeaks

Mothers Day Stall

Smart Gift Ideas

0401 082 960

1300 533 944

1300 80 33 10

Stickybeaks Reusable Lunch Order Bags for the school Canteen/ Tuckshop, the ‘Lunch Wallet’ and ‘Insulated All Rounder’. Fundraisers are risk free with no upfront costs and no minimum order. See ad page 40

Fresh, funky, fun gifts for Mum! Mothersdaystall.com.au is very excited and proud to launch our brand new range of gifts and novelties for 2016.

Maximise your fundraising with Australia’s leading supplier of stall gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Fetes and Christmas. We have a larger range, premium quality and more affordable gifts. See ad page 26

sales@thecreativelaser.com.au www.thecreativelaser.com.au

honeybeewrap@hotmail.com www.honeybeewrap.com.au

enquiries@stickybeaks.com.au www.stickybeaks.com.au

sales@everythingglows.com.au www.everythingglows.com.au

admin@thatsmine.com.au www.thatsmine.com.au

sales@mothersdaystall.com.au www.mothersdaystall.com.au

See ad page 61

sales@glowstix.com.au www.glowstix.com.au

fundraising@identitydirect.com.au www.identitydirect.com.au

info@smartgiftideas.com.au www.smartgiftideas.com.au

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Rebel for a Cause Day Why not have a ‘Rebel for a Cause’ or ‘breakthe-rules’ day? All those budding anarchists can get a bit of rebellion out of their system, and your school or club will raise some handy dollars. Pick the rules students are allowed to break and charge a gold coin per rule. We’ve got some ideas of how the kids could thumb their nose at society: • Paint their nails • Wear their own sneakers, or their favourite sports team jersey • Temporary tattoos • Hair glitter • Loosen restrictions around buying/ bringing junk food We recommend setting a limit for the number of rules that can be broken per student. Also, paying BEFORE the day and keeping a class list means that you’ll know who is a rebel for a cause and who is just plain-old breaking the rules.

society more generally. In listing the rules that you are ‘allowing’ to be broken, you can also reinforce the ‘not-negotiables’ and have important conversations about their benefits. Everyone loves seeing their teachers do something out of the ordinary. Enlist some willing (!) participants and a class of students could pay a fee (say $5) to determine which rules the teachers have to break. The teachers might be prepared to break some rebels rules such as: •

Wearing hair in a crazy fashion

•

Wearing a sports team jersey

•

Letting kids out of class 5 minutes early!!!

•

The principal in piggy tails, anyone?

You might even organise some temporary tattoos to sell on the day - for a little bit of extra fundraising fun! Happy Fundraising! Mandy Weidmann The Fundraising Whisperer

This is actually a great opportunity to have the discussion around how important it is to have rules, and the role that rules play in

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fundraising directory Movies

Nomintated Charities

Novelties and Gifts

Roadshow PPL

The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation

Carnival Connection

03 9345 5037

02 9489 1231 or 0412 260 871

The RCH Foundation works to ensure the hospital can continue to provide the very best care for sick children and their familes. Nominate us as your charity at your next fundraising event.

publicperformance@roadshowppl.com.au www.roadshowppl.com.au Showing a movie is a great way to bring communities together. Whether shown for free or as a fundraiser, a licence is required. Fortunately, Roadshow represent most studios and can sort this out for you. See ad page 69

rch.foundation@rch.org.au www.rchfoundation.org.au

Novelties and Gifts

Online Fundraising

TNW Australia

Adore Nails by Kim

02 9559 1300

0478 438 319

TNW Australia is a novely and gift wholsaler that can provide fun products with excellent value for money. Our items are ideally suited to school fetes, festivals and fundraisers. See ad page 33

Looking for a fun new way to fundraise? Jamberry Nails are suppliers of high quality hand and nail products. Over 300 designs including a Juniors & Mummy & Me range. Contact Kim to find out more!

sales@tnw.com.au www.tnw.com.au

adorenailsbykim@gmail.com www.adorenailsbykim.jamberrynails.com.au

Online Fundraising

Personal Care Products

Community.Market

Jamberry Independent Consultant Mel Kemp

Soapbiz

02 9617 0833

0404 946 959

02 6627 5000

Community Market presents a bulletin board and a market place that delivers performance based community sponsorship for local and major business groups. Free to set up. Simple to run. See ad page 68

Does your organisation need extra funds? Let me set up a Jamberry Nails fundraiser to help you achieve your goals. Quick turnaround. No upfront costs or minimum orders. Call or message for free samples.

We have a great variety of natural handmade soaps that are perfect for fundraising. We have been making and selling our soaps for over 20 years. Contact us for your next fundraising event. See ad page 32

fundraising@community.market www.community.market

sales@carnivalconnection.com.au www.carnivalconnection.com.au

melkemp.jamberry.com www.facebook.com/melkempjamberry/

sales@multitask.org.au www.multitask.org.au

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fundraising directory Personal Care Products

Personalised Products

Promotional Products

Thingamajigs

LogoMe

Printing Success

0437 247 026 or 0424 325 955

02 4946 7311

1300 55 34 38

Thingamajigs are non-toxic, fun & reusable gel packs for children. Use cool or warm to soothe little bumps and bruises, insect stings, minor aches and pains & all manor of ouchies (both real and imaginary!)

LogoMe will show you how to fundraise for maximum profit with no upfront money required, while building your organisations brand & profile with personalised products. Proven to work! See ad page 67

Printing Success offers a wide range of personalised promotional products delivered Australia wide. Visit our website today for fundraising ideas suited to your organisation or event. See ad page 76

Photography

Safety

Aver & Line Photography

Vision Portraits

Safe-T-Hand

(03) 9687 9182 / 1300 557 446

1800 067 714/ 03 9596 9400

0400 595 206

The original family portrait fundraiser with style. Natural photos. High returns. Easy to run. Great service. Head to our website or call our awesome team to chat now!

Put the fun back into Road Safety Education! Car magnets, unique designs and custom group design. Private webpage, fast turnaround & free postage!

See ad page 26

Vision Portraits visit your organisation and photograph a variety of fun and loving images for families to select their favourites. Make great money with minimal effort! Get in touch to learn more. See ad page 65

Showbags

Sponsorship

Showbags.com.au

Mr Showbags

Sponsorboard

03 9369 9929

1300 677 469

0418 976 797

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest range of showbags, novelty items and lucky dips for your school, sporting club or fundraising event. We deliver nationwide.

Easy, effective fundraising. Australian market leading showbags. Large range of showbags and lucky dips. Open the boxes and sell. Now offering showbag drives.

See ad page 71

See ad page 31

Sponsorboard offer a simple program to support schools, clubs and community groups with their sponsorship. Request our info pack to find out what groups similar to yours have raised. See ad page 55

fourjemms@gmail.com www.fourjemms.tictail.com

contact@averandline.com.au www.averandline.com.au

sales@showbags.com.au www.showbags.com.au

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sales@logome.com.au www.simplefundraising.com.au

info@visionportraits.com.au www.visionportraits.com.au

sales@mrshowbags.com.au www.mrshowbags.com.au

print@printingsuccess.com.au www.printingsuccess.com.au

jo@safethand.com.au www.safethand.com.au

info@sponsorboard.com.au www.sponsorboard.com.au

fundraising directory Stationery

Sunscreen

Tea Towels

Smencils

Sunsational Sunscreen & Zinc

Expressions

1300 763 624

02 9664 1412

1300 855 509

Raise funds with our gourmet scented, environmentally friendly, recycled smelly pencils. Kids love them. Raise funds fast with our Smenvelope option. Call now for your free sample. See ad page 32

Fun fundraising that’s healthy for all the family and we make it easy to organise. We sell Australian made and owned sunscreen at a reduced price and you keep the profits. Australia wide delivery!

Tea towel fundraisers for Schools, Childcare Centres and Community Groups. Easy to run, everything is supplied and everybody loves them!

fundraising@smencils.com.au www.smencils.com.au

sales@sunsationalbodycare.com.au www.sunsationalbodycare.com.au

info@expressions.com.au www.expressions.com.au

See ad page 37

The Practical Fundraising Handbook If you have ever left a committee meeting with a sense of deja vu because discussion about fundraising has gone round and round in circles – again! – the book is for you. If you have ever been up to your elbows in sticky chocolate icing or slaved over a sizzling barbecue and thought ‘there must be a better way to make money for my group’, this book is for you. If you genuinely want to make a difference in your community, this book is absolutely for you.

Tickets

Vending Machines

Wine

TicketMaker

Sanitarium

Wine Experience

1300 769 745

1800 673 392

1300 554 435

Create personalised numbered tickets using our online design tool. Print them on Ticket Maker pre-perforated paper, available online. You sell professional, quality tickets for raffles. See ad page 83

An Up&Go vending machine is provided at no cost to you and is fully maintained by Sanitarium. We rebate you partner proceeds from sales. Easy, straight forward and commitment free fundraising! See ad page 51

Fundraise with Australia’s leading retailer of quality cleanskin wines. We can customise labels with your logo, letterhead, drawing or any text you'd like!

info@ticketmaker.com.au www.ticketmaker.com.au

marketing@sanitarium.com.au www.sanitarium.com.au

sales@wineexperience.com.au www.wineexperience.com.au

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Tea towel, bag & apron fundraisers for schools, childcare centres and community groups. Easy to run, everything is supplied and everybody loves them!

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